Vietnam Insight

Your Vietnam tour begins in Ho Chi Minh City where you'll be introduced to the ancient traditions and the modern prosperity of this rapidly developing country. In addition to seeing the city's iconic sites and famed museums, you'll explore hidden laneways and dine with a family in their home.

A journey to the Mekong Delta is turned into an extraordinary experience as you board the elegant Song Xanh boat. This small boat will allow you to head deeper into the delta's canals and by spending the night on the single cabin vessel, you'll enjoy the evening and early morning tranquillity of the delta. Attentive on-board service and a fabulous candle-lit dinner highlight this section of your Vietnam package tour.

Moving north to the country's center, the next part of your Vietnam tour is filled with culture and history. Colorful tales of the trading port of Hoi An come to life as you walk along the cobbled streets and the lore and intrigue of the imperial dynasty are revelled with tours of Hue's ancient monuments. A visit to a rural vegetable-growing village and dinner in a historian's home further immerse you in the local culture.

Flying to Hanoi you'll be captivated by the capital with insider tours by local experts. Tantalize your taste buds with a street food tour led by a chef, uncover the legend behind Hanoi's iconic bridge with a professor and meet villagers in a craft town steeped in history. We make sure you see the best of the capital from a unique vantage point on this Vietnam tour. No Vietnam package tour would be complete without an overnight cruise on Halong Bay. You'll travel in style aboard the Emeraude, cruising among the limestone karsts of the bay, dining on gourmet cuisine and relaxing on the open-air deck. Returning to Hanoi, a farewell dinner in the heart of the Old Quarter is a memorable end to your Vietnam tour.

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City arrival

Upon arrival to Ho Chi Minh City your guide will greet you and transfer by private car through the city to your hotel for check-in. The buzzing southern city, formerly known as Saigon, is a tantalizing mix of old and new. Unwind after the flight with a relaxing spa treatment followed by dinner at one of the city's best restaurants. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: DinnerTransports: Car

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City

7.45 Am - 8.15 Am: Pick up at your hotel. In the morning, we start the trip by heading to China Town & visit Binh Tay Market, stopover at Thien Hau, a 150 year old Chinese Temple. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Reunification Palace, followed by exploring Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. End the trip with a visit to Ben Thanh Market, time for shopping. Transferred back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast /LunchTransports: Car

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

After breakfast, depart for the Mekong Delta. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind as you travel throughVietnam's picturesque countryside with its rice paddies and rural villages. Upon arrival in the Delta board the private 'Song Xanh', modelled after a traditional sampan. The boat's small size allows you to discover the smaller canals and tributaries of this region.Your visit includes the home of Mr. Huyen Thuy Le, a character from the novel ‘The Lover’ by Marguerite Duras as well as Thien Hau Pagoda. Return to the boat for lunch. Continue to Can Tho stopping en-route at a Cao Dai Temple. Back on board your sampan, continue to Can Tho stopping en-route at a Cao Dai Temple. Cao Daism is indigenous to South Vietnam and the colourful and unusual murals that cover the temple's interior will blind you with their brilliance.Before sunset, the last stop is at a splendid 19th century house where an unforgettable dinner will be served. After dinner, proceed for one hour to Can Tho where your sampan will be moored for the night. Overnight aboard the Song Xanh Boat.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ DinnerTransports: Car/ Boat

Day 4: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang - Hoi An

As you cross the Mekong this morning on the way to Cai Rang Floating Market, take in traditional sights such as rice barges, wooden ship building yards and even fruit drying along the Mekong's banks. After visiting the colourful floating market, you will return to Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport for the flight to central Vietnam. From the Danang airport, it’s a 30-minute drive to the ancient port town of Hoi An. Despite the passing of 200 years and the ravages of weather and war, the centre of Hoi An remains much the same as it was in its heyday.The remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: BreakfastTransports: Airplane/ Car

Day 5: Hoi An City tour

Spend time with a local farming family to learn about their daily lifestyle and to discover the flavors of fresh Vietnamese cuisine. Bike along shady lanes to the village of Tra Que and join the farmers as they work on their vegetable garden. Join in at making tam huu, a local delicacy, at the end of today’s excursion.Pick up from hotel and from here ride a bicycle to a local farm in Tra Que Village (depending on the location of your hotel you may be able to cycle directly). Take a trip around the vegetable garden and join the farmers in preparing the land and fertilising it with seaweed. Continue gardening activities such as raking, sowing, watering greens, picking greens etc. After farming activities you will be shown how to prepare tam huu, a local delicacy before sitting down for a home cooked meal including banh xeo a speciality savoury pancake wrapped in rice paper before the ride back to Hoi An. A walking tour is the best way to see this marvelous town. Visit the former merchants’ homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market. Sample the town’s delicate cuisine with lunch at the famed Brother’s Cafe. Dinner will at one of Hoi An’s best restaurants which serves original and creative cuisine that can only be described as Vietnam-Latin American-Japanese fusion. With a combination of refreshing flavours, beautiful presentations and a relaxing atmosphere this eatery has one the heart of many loyal and happy customers. Overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast /LunchTransports: Car/Bicycle

Day 6: Hoi An - Hue

Morning at leisure before leaving Hoi An for Hue for the 3-hour drive to Hue. The scenic route passes through Danang where you will visit the Cham museum that has collected and exhibited the finest collection of Cham statues and works of art. After your visit, continue the drive over the Pass of Ocean Clouds and dropping down to the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co. Then, you will reach Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, to visit the Citadel – the ancient Forbidden City from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch at a Buddhist pagoda with monks. This intimate experience will allow you to gain knowledge on Buddhism in Vietnam. Dine tonight at the private ‘garden house’ known locally as ‘nha vuon’ of one Hue's most famous architects. This traditional style house, which is set in a large and attractive formal garden has connections with the ancient Hue Royal Imperial Court. The traditional architecture has long been associated with the natural environment and the ancient belief of ‘feng-shui’. On arrival you’ll be greeted in the foyer of this magnificent house with a traditional Vietnamese welcome. The lady of the house will personally prepare an extraordinary Vietnamese meal which is served privately in the traditional manner in the private gardens of her home. Overnight in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ DinnerTransports: Car

Day 7: Hue

Rise for an early breakfast followed by a visit to the city’s vibrant Dong Ba Market to see it’s abundance of fresh produce. It was in Hue that royal chefs developed the more elaborate dishes of Vietnamese cuisine. Continue to the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. After exploring the ruins of this wonderful monument, depart to the Hue Royal Fine Arts Museum which is housed within the former Dien Long An Royal Palace. Enjoy lunch along the way at the boutique Pilgrimage Village Resort.Following your meal continue to the Mausoleum of Tu Duc, built decades before its occupant's death the tomb was used as a palace retreat before the Emperor’s final resting place. At the end of the day visit the tomb of Khai Dinh which is traditional Vietnamese in design with a European touch making it unique from the other tombs. In the afternoon return to your hotel.Optional alternative afternoon tour (in replace of visit to either Tu Duc or Khai Dinh Tombs): If you want to explore beyond the tombs hop aboard a cyclo for a tour of the ‘local’ part of Hue’s citadel where the daily life of the city’s inhabitants can be observed. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast /LunchTransports: Car

Day 8: Hue - Hanoi

After a morning at your leisure, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital. Upon arrival, your guide and private car will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.Lunch is served in a breathtaking restored colonial villa. This afternoon, visit Temple of Literature. In 1076 Quoc Tu Giam - Vietnam's first university, also referred to as Van Mieu, was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite.Next stop at picturesque West Lake and the sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. From here, transfer (or stroll along the lakeside) 700meters to the nearby Taoist temple of Quan Thanh which is dedicated to Tran Vu, one of the principal deities in Taoism.Hanoi’s Old Quarter also known as the ‘36 streets’. Take a walking tour through charming Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you. Time permitting, or as an alternative to one of the above, visit the highly acclaimed Vietnam Women’s Museum (closed on Mondays). The museum is located near Hoan Kiem Lake and offers wonderful insight into the lives of Vietnamese women. Displays highlight Vietnam’s vast cultural diversity and educate on the significant role Vietnamese women play in Vietnamese society. Learn historic and modern-day traditions centered around births, weddings, motherhood, spirituality and more.Dine tonight at one of Hanoi’s best restaurants. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ DinnerTransports: Car

Day 9: Hanoi City Tour

8h00 AM our private car and guide pick you up to start a full day tour around Hanoi's most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his Stilts House, the Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda. Also on the tour, visit the Lake of the Restored Sword and Ngoc Son Temple. After enjoy traditional lunch, you will visit the Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam dating back to the 11th century to admire the beautiful construction and learn about Royal court and Vietnamese talents and the Ethnology Museum. End you day with a delightful water puppet show, a traditional art that is still being performed today. Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast /LunchTransports: Car

Day 10: Hanoi – Halong Bay

After breakfast leave Hanoi for an overnight boat trip on Halong Bay. Journey there through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta, observe everyday life of Vietnamese villagers as they work the rice fields, take pigs to the market on bicycles and plough the fields with their water buffaloes. Arrive in Halong City late morning and board your traditional wooden junk for the overnight journey into the Bay. En-route lunch will be served. Following cruise by rock formations with such names as Sail, Dog and Dinh Huong (incense pot).Towards the end of the day set anchor for the night. As the sun sets over the bay dinner is served on board with fresh seafood, salads, and fruits. Overnight on Halong Bay.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ DinnerTransports: Car/ Cruise

Day 11: Halong Bay - Hanoi

On your return to Halong City enjoy a wholesome brunch as your boat weaves through strange-shaped limestone rock formations. Upon disembarkation your driver will meet you for the transfer back to Hanoi. The rest of the afternoon and evening free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast /LunchTransports: Car/ Cruise

Day 12: Hanoi - Duong Lam - Hanoi

Depart your hotel at 8:30 and travel west of Hanoi to Duong Lam village, a purely agricultural village of the northern Red River Delta which still preserves many hundred-year-old houses. Visit Mong Phu temple in Mong Phu commune - the only hamlet whose original village entrance remains intact. Continue on through the narrow alleys to see the old laterite houses which make up this charming village. For lunch enjoy a local style meal in a 100-year old house. After your meal, continue driving to Mia Pagoda (another hamlet of Duong Lam), built in the 15th century. There are around 287 statues of all sizes here, among them are famous sculptures such as the statue of Buddha and the statues of the ‘Eight Vajra Deities’. Then, visit Ngo Quyen temple and Phung Hung temple, places dedicated to two national heroes - Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung. On the way back to Hanoi stop at Tay Phuong Pagoda. The pagoda offers beautiful architecture and ancient and unique sculptures. It was one of the first pagodas built in Vietnam and has magnificent dragons and demons carved into the wooden roof. From here continue back to Hanoi, a 45-minute drive.Your farewell dinner will be held in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter in the home of a true Hanoian who leant her culinary skills from her grandmother who used to cook for the French elite in the 1930’s. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast /LunchTransports: Car

Day 13: Hanoi departure

Today is departure day. You’re private car and guide will be at your disposal to enjoy some free time for last purchases or simply relax before your transfer to Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport for onward flight.

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